Final Fantasy XVI
Released on PlayStation 5 in June 2023, then on PC in September 2024 and Xbox Series X|S in June 2025, Final Fantasy XVI is an action-heavy entry that drops the turn-based tradition for a visceral, real-time rhythm of swords, magic, and destructive summons—called Eikons. Clive Rosfield’s quest pulls you into a landscape torn by crystal-fueled power plays and deep suffering. The Complete Edition brings more: the two DLC expansions (Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide) plus bonus gear and orchestral tracks. It feels like a full season of TV—this game didn’t just sneak in extras.
Complete Edition — what’s included
- Base game: Final Fantasy XVI
- Echoes of the Fallen DLC (new tower, new story arc)
- The Rising Tide DLC (rescue mission with Leviathan focus)
- Bonus items: Buster Sword, Curtana, and three Orchestrion rolls (“Away (1987)”, “Torn from the Heavens”, “Through the Maelstrom”)
This bundle packages everything and saves a bit over buying separately.
Review
Final Fantasy XVI never slows down for decorum—it charges straight into its own darkness. Clive sweeps through enemies and Eikon clashes with a blunt force that feels earned, not choreographed. Battles demand urgency. Strong, visceral, and packed with brutal flair.
Valisthea’s beauty is a performance of tension—crystal towers frame conflict, and the land is straining under oppression and decay. Clive’s grief and drive feel real. He isn’t a hero simply bound by destiny; he’s pulled by loss and choice.
The DLCs don’t dilute the tone. Echoes of the Fallen sends you into a toxic tower that echoes with old power. The Rising Tide wades into Leviathan’s tragedy. Both deepen the world and tighten the emotional creases, with mini stories that stayed with me long after they ended.
Flaws? The story can shove you into lore before you’re ready. Some characters flatter archetype, making big statements more than believable people. But that messiness fits—it’s a world frayed by empire, not polished by poster art.
Verdict: A bold, blood-toned epic that refuses simplification—bigger in all the right ways.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 / Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X / Intel Core i7-10700 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD RX 5700 / Intel Arc A580 / NVIDIA GTX 1070 (8 GB VRAM) | AMD RX 6700 XT / NVIDIA RTX 2080 (8 GB VRAM) |
| Storage | 170 GB (SSD required) | 170 GB (SSD required) |
All Languages
| Interface | Full Audio | Subtitles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| French | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Italian | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| German | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Spanish – Spain | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Arabic | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Spanish – Latin America | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Portuguese – Brazil | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Polish | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Russian | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Simplified Chinese | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Traditional Chinese | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Japanese | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Korean | ✔ | ✔ |
